Chris is a former prosecutor in the Broome County District Attorney's Office who handled thousands of criminal and domestic violence cases. From traffic tickets to Felony Driving While Intoxicated, Violent Assault and First Degree Rape. Chris has brought over 100 cases to trial. His work on both sides of the courtroom gives him the knowledge and experience to help you mount an aggressive defense against a wide range of charges.

My firm has offices both in Groton and in Ithaca, New York. We serve clients in Tompkins, Cortland and Cayuga counties. I am a lawyer with twenty years of practice experience in both state and federal courts. With an undergraduate honors degree from Brown University that included study at the London School of Economics, and a law degree from New York University and admissions to the bars of New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware, I have successfully advised both individuals and businesses in complex situations. Those successes include helping separating parents resolve their finances and create a stable environment...

With extensive experience as an acting Supreme Court justice and as a Broome County family court judge, Peter is able to leverage his perspective as a longtime, top-ranking court official for the benefit of his clients, particularly in the areas of family and matrimonial law and criminal defense matters. As the Managing Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC’s Binghamton office, he also practices estate planning and real estate law. Peter’s 10 years of experience on the bench allows him to approach legal cases with inside knowledge of the court system that most other attorneys simply lack. Peter, a Binghamton native,...

If you are coping with marital problems, concerned about your debts or both of these issues, the stress can make sound decision-making nearly impossible. The single best step you can take is to get knowledgeable, balanced guidance from an attorney you can trust. At The Law Office of Lauren S. Cohen, LLC, my goal is to provide compassionate, caring and professional services for people going through difficult legal challenges. When clients visit my Johnson City law office, they are frequently in crisis. They may be unable to pay their bills because of an illness in the family or a...

Over 20 years experience in Divorce & Matrimonial Law, Family Law, Criminal Defense and General Practice. You will receive the attention, dedication and respect you deserve! Compassionate, Caring Representation

My passion for providing effective representation in Family Court began during the four years I spent representing the Steuben County Department of Social Services in a wide variety of cases involving custody, visitation, support, and Child Protective Services issues. Since leaving that position in 2014, I have opened my own law practice where I am able to channel my passion into representing individuals in the Family Court system.

Contact me today for a free consultation at (315) 445-3005 or go to my website at www.cnylawfirm.com and click on the email form on the right. Michael E. Underwood is an experienced matrimonial attorney, highly regarded within the State of New York. In 2016, Mike was named “10 Best” Attorneys in New York by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Also, Mike has a 5.0/5.0 Peer Rating on Martindale-Hubbell. Mike has actively practiced family law since 2005. He is the owner and founder of Underwood Law Firm, P.C. ...

Jeannie D. Michalski, Esq., is a private attorney with offices in Monroe and Livingston County, as well as the Conflict Defender of Livingston County, NY. Ms. Michalski graduated magna cum laude from Nazareth College and attended the University of Dayton School of Law. She was awarded a community service scholarship. She began her legal career by serving as a judicial clerk and interning at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester. Ms. Michalski has since practiced law in New York State for over ten years. Ms. Michalski served as an Assistant District Attorney in Monroe County for seven years,...

Family law generally concerns domestic relations and family-related matters such as marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, guardianships, domestic abuse, surrogacy, child custody, child abduction, the dissolution of marriage and associated issues. Each state has its own set of family laws, and traveling across state borders can sometimes affect your rights and those of your family.

Contrary to popular belief, seeking the advice of a family law attorney does not necessarily mean that something is amiss in your family. A family law attorney can help negotiate prenuptial/premarital agreements for clients in anticipation of marriage or advise same-sex couples on relevant legal issues affecting their relationship. They also can help with adoption proceedings and other procedures involving children.

Family law attorneys often do represent clients seeking a divorce, annulment or legal separation, and the complicated issues that can arise as a result. Although domestic abuse is a criminal offense, some family law attorneys are skilled at handling these situations, as they are often entangled with other family law issues.

Some jurisdictions certify lawyers as family law specialists, which means these attorneys have met the certifying body's minimum requirements for education, experience, and examination.

No-Fault Proceeding:
A civil case in which parties may resolve their dispute without a formal finding of error or fault.

Paternity Suit:
A lawsuit to determine the father of a child whose parents were not married when the child was born.